Although Orlando has more blue sky days than Northeast Ohio I'll take our area's curvy roads any day. Couldn't believe how flat it was there and the roads are straight shots. Granted the water areas are pretty - but I think that just makes the bugs more prolific and BIGGER. And granted the asphalt is smooth as the day it was laid down due to no freeze-thaw-freeze abuse.
Even so I think NEO is the way to go on a bike. So here's my toast to Ohio - May your roads be well repaired, may your curves and hills offer safe thrills and may your bikers be blessed.
I've noted a few June bike happenings below. Some are local and some require some mileage. Not an exhaustive list and certainly not meant to be exclusive but I've included a couple listing links I've posted before so you can pick your own fun from the growing itinerary of summer rides and events.
6/2/10
B.A.L.D. Run Bikers Aiding Local Diabetics
Painesville, OH
The dice run starts at the American Legion Post #336, 60 Chester St. in Painesville. The first bike will leave at 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $15.00 and includes dinner, and entertainment. $100.00 will be awarded for high role and low role. The ride ends with door prizes, and 50/50 drawing. Proceeds will go to Lifeline, Inc. For more information call (440) 259-3303, or go to http://baldrun.org.
6/5 & 6, 2010
AHDRA-Ohio Bike Week Nationals
Norwalk, Ohio
Sponsored by Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts
Drag racing will take place at Summit Motorsports Park, 1300 State Route 16 in Norwalk. Racing starts at 9:00 am on both days. Drag bike classes are pro drags, pro stock, street bikes and more. Riders must have a AHDRA membership to enter the races. General admission is $50.00 for the weekend or $30.00 for a single day. For more information call (336) 924-2095, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.ahdra.com.
6/6/10
Cleveland Ride for Kids
Rocky River, Ohio
Sponsored by Ride for Kids, Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The ride starts at Rocky River High School, 20951 Detroit Rd in Rocky River. Registration is from 8:00 am to 9:45 am and the ride leaves at 10:00 am sharp. The ride includes breakfast pastries and light lunch. The ride fee is $35.00 for each bike. All bikes welcome and event happens rain or shine. The fully escorted motorcycle ride will go through through the Cleveland Metroparks to help kids with brain tumors or cancers. For more information call (216) 645-7239, or go to http://www.clevelandrideforkids.org/.
6/5/10
Bike To Biker Safety Day
Medina, OH
Family Event - 11am - 3pm...Just in time for summer, be ready to ride and be safe. And, there will be other goodies for everyone in the family. For our young cyclists –bring your bike to ride on our protected course and learn safety tips for riding on the road. All participants will receive •Safety lights for wheel spokes •Re-useable "green" bags •Entry for a chance to win "Be Safe, Be Seen backpacks". For our licensed motorcyclists – Bring your bike and ride our protected course to test your skills and learn safety tips. Safety sessions on other important skills. For More Information see website www.centuryhd.com/node/3300.
6/9/10 - 6/13/10 (Wednesday - Sunday)
Rally On The Rock
Put-in-Bay, OH
Five-day bike rally along Put-in-Bay's picturesque downtown harbor on South Bass Island. Free two-day Music Fest, Wednesday and Thursday with Tony Rio and Relentless, Mustang Sally, Mike "Mad Dog" Adams, Bob Gatewood, Westside Steve Simmons and Ray Fogg performing. Enter the Rally King and Rally Queen contests, Tattoo Contest and the Rally Poker Run for a shore of $1500 in cash plus other prizes on Wednesday. Contest entry is free. Five days of a Bikers' Vendor Rally Alley plus everything this Lake Erie Island has to offer, including 30 bars, live entertainment, kayaking, jet skiing and more. Website: rallyontherock.com
Contact: Maggie Beckford at 419-285-2213
6/21/10
Ride to Work Day
http://www.ridetowork.org/
6/27/10
Rotary Ride
Middlefield, OH
The "Ride" will benefit Geauga County Veterans. The "Ride" will depart from Harrington Square at 15551 W High St, Middlefield, OH at 10 am. It will be led as usual by Sheriff Dan McClelland and "Midge." They will lead you on a 60 mile trek through scenic Geauga County. There will be a drive by of the Geauga County Veteran's Memorial. The ride ends with a picnic lunch provided by sponsor Dave Harrington and the Burton-Middlefield Rotary. See http://www.bmrmotorcyclerun.com/ for more info.
6/27/10
Northeast Ohio Safety Forces Poker Run
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Sponsored by Warthogs MC, Iron Pigs MC, Usual Suspects MC
The ride starts at Pat O’Brien Chevy, 2810 Bishop Rd in Willoughby Hills. Registration starts at 11:00 am and the last bike will leave at 12:30 pm. The run will end in Mentor, OH. For more information click this link to send e-mail: PokerRun
See http://www.lets-ride.com/event/ohio.htm or http://www.bikerplaza.com/motorcycle-events-oh.html for more Ohio events or check out what's going on in other states so you can plan a really good vacation.
Even so I think NEO is the way to go on a bike. So here's my toast to Ohio - May your roads be well repaired, may your curves and hills offer safe thrills and may your bikers be blessed.
I've noted a few June bike happenings below. Some are local and some require some mileage. Not an exhaustive list and certainly not meant to be exclusive but I've included a couple listing links I've posted before so you can pick your own fun from the growing itinerary of summer rides and events.
6/2/10
B.A.L.D. Run Bikers Aiding Local Diabetics
Painesville, OH
The dice run starts at the American Legion Post #336, 60 Chester St. in Painesville. The first bike will leave at 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $15.00 and includes dinner, and entertainment. $100.00 will be awarded for high role and low role. The ride ends with door prizes, and 50/50 drawing. Proceeds will go to Lifeline, Inc. For more information call (440) 259-3303, or go to http://baldrun.org.
6/5 & 6, 2010
AHDRA-Ohio Bike Week Nationals
Norwalk, Ohio
Sponsored by Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts
Drag racing will take place at Summit Motorsports Park, 1300 State Route 16 in Norwalk. Racing starts at 9:00 am on both days. Drag bike classes are pro drags, pro stock, street bikes and more. Riders must have a AHDRA membership to enter the races. General admission is $50.00 for the weekend or $30.00 for a single day. For more information call (336) 924-2095, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.ahdra.com.
6/6/10
Cleveland Ride for Kids
Rocky River, Ohio
Sponsored by Ride for Kids, Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The ride starts at Rocky River High School, 20951 Detroit Rd in Rocky River. Registration is from 8:00 am to 9:45 am and the ride leaves at 10:00 am sharp. The ride includes breakfast pastries and light lunch. The ride fee is $35.00 for each bike. All bikes welcome and event happens rain or shine. The fully escorted motorcycle ride will go through through the Cleveland Metroparks to help kids with brain tumors or cancers. For more information call (216) 645-7239, or go to http://www.clevelandrideforkids.org/.
6/5/10
Bike To Biker Safety Day
Medina, OH
Family Event - 11am - 3pm...Just in time for summer, be ready to ride and be safe. And, there will be other goodies for everyone in the family. For our young cyclists –bring your bike to ride on our protected course and learn safety tips for riding on the road. All participants will receive •Safety lights for wheel spokes •Re-useable "green" bags •Entry for a chance to win "Be Safe, Be Seen backpacks". For our licensed motorcyclists – Bring your bike and ride our protected course to test your skills and learn safety tips. Safety sessions on other important skills. For More Information see website www.centuryhd.com/node/3300.
6/9/10 - 6/13/10 (Wednesday - Sunday)
Rally On The Rock
Put-in-Bay, OH
Five-day bike rally along Put-in-Bay's picturesque downtown harbor on South Bass Island. Free two-day Music Fest, Wednesday and Thursday with Tony Rio and Relentless, Mustang Sally, Mike "Mad Dog" Adams, Bob Gatewood, Westside Steve Simmons and Ray Fogg performing. Enter the Rally King and Rally Queen contests, Tattoo Contest and the Rally Poker Run for a shore of $1500 in cash plus other prizes on Wednesday. Contest entry is free. Five days of a Bikers' Vendor Rally Alley plus everything this Lake Erie Island has to offer, including 30 bars, live entertainment, kayaking, jet skiing and more. Website: rallyontherock.com
Contact: Maggie Beckford at 419-285-2213
6/21/10
Ride to Work Day
http://www.ridetowork.org/
6/27/10
Rotary Ride
Middlefield, OH
The "Ride" will benefit Geauga County Veterans. The "Ride" will depart from Harrington Square at 15551 W High St, Middlefield, OH at 10 am. It will be led as usual by Sheriff Dan McClelland and "Midge." They will lead you on a 60 mile trek through scenic Geauga County. There will be a drive by of the Geauga County Veteran's Memorial. The ride ends with a picnic lunch provided by sponsor Dave Harrington and the Burton-Middlefield Rotary. See http://www.bmrmotorcyclerun.com/ for more info.
6/27/10
Northeast Ohio Safety Forces Poker Run
Willoughby Hills, Ohio
Sponsored by Warthogs MC, Iron Pigs MC, Usual Suspects MC
The ride starts at Pat O’Brien Chevy, 2810 Bishop Rd in Willoughby Hills. Registration starts at 11:00 am and the last bike will leave at 12:30 pm. The run will end in Mentor, OH. For more information click this link to send e-mail: PokerRun
See http://www.lets-ride.com/event/ohio.htm or http://www.bikerplaza.com/motorcycle-events-oh.html for more Ohio events or check out what's going on in other states so you can plan a really good vacation.
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